Rajshahi Division

Rajshahi Division encompasses 18,174 square kilometers of land bordered by West Bengal, India, containing eight districts and seventy administrative subdivisions called Upazilas.

The division, established in 1829 under British rule, underwent territorial changes in 2010 when its northern region separated to form the new Rangpur Division.

The division maintains numerous educational centers, including the University of Rajshahi, along with 44,945 mosques, 4,123 temples, and 209 churches across its territory.

Agriculture constitutes 60 percent of local income, supported by major rivers like Padma, Jamuna, and Mahananda that provide irrigation for crops and transportation.

The region produces specific mango varieties, Langra and Himsagar, while containing the Buddhist monastery Somapura Mahavihara, registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Location: Bangladesh

Capital city: Rajshahi

Shares border with: Rangpur Division, Dhaka Division, Mymensingh Division, Khulna Division, West Bengal

Website: http://rajshahidiv.gov.bd

GPS coordinates: 25.00000,89.00000

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:36